WordPress plugin comparison
Map Engine vs Simple Markers Map
At a glance
- Map Engine has more active installs: 100+, against 20+ for Simple Markers Map.
- On a typical day, Map Engine is downloaded about 3 times, Simple Markers Map about 1.
- Simple Markers Map has no reviews yet.
- Simple Markers Map was updated more recently: Jun 3, 2025, against Apr 6, 2023 for Map Engine.
- Simple Markers Map is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 6.2.15 for Map Engine.
- Map Engine has been around longer: since 2022, against 2024 for Simple Markers Map.
Line by line
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| Metric |  Map Engine |  Simple Markers Map |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,893 | #25,862 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 67 | 37 |
| Rating | 4.6(5) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.2.15 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.02 | ×0.07 |
| Last release | 3 years ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 8.1 |
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